The Association Football Thread

[DarthVisor]

Arsenal even gave one to Pool to make it close.

Justice was at least served by the outstanding double save by Szczesny on Kuyt's penalty won by the diving Suarez.

Good to see Arsenal win ugly for a change.

That double-save was fantastic. Made me so happy that it happened to Suarez, too. Piece of farking trash. This video is befitting of him.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOA8TJjnRs4&feature=youtube_gdata_player

 

[DarthVisor]

AVB has just been sacked. Look for Mourinho or Guardiola as possible replacements.

 

[banman360]

Sounds like a bunch of haters to me

 

[volball625]

AVB has just been sacked. Look for Mourinho or Guardiola as possible replacements.

Possible or fantasy?

 

[DarthVisor]

Possible or fantasy?

Possible. Guardiola has not signed an extension yet and Mourinho has expeessed outright interest in the job. http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4170545/Chelsea-boss-Andre-Villas-Boas-doomed.html

 

[TylerD]

Sounds like a bunch of haters to me

You stand behind your cheating racist all you want.. Hating would mean that we are jealous, but why would be jealous of a loser? 10 points behind 4th isn't something to be jealous of. If he can't put the ball in the back of the net then why put up with his bull****?

 

[TylerD]

I don't see pep or Jose taking it. Mourinho said earlier this week he wasn't returning to them, but take that for what it's worth.

I think Rafa will he announced in the next couple days.

 

[volball625]

Possible. Guardiola has not signed an extension yet and Mourinho has expeessed outright interest in the job. Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas doomed | The Sun |Sport|Football

Can't speak for Mourinho but there's no way Guardiola goes to Chelsea.

 

[DarthVisor]

Can't speak for Mourinho but there's no way Guardiola goes to Chelsea.

I'm just going on what I read. I really don't think the idea of Guardiola leaving is farfetched. Mourinho is yhe favorite right now.

 

[volball625]

Guardiola might leave, but I just don't see him at Chelsea. They are just too different from his philosophy.

 

[orange parmejohn]

I'm thinking about going... It's a Monday night on dead week though. :/

Cheap seats are starting at about $100.

if you can swing the $, you should def go.

 

[orange parmejohn]

That's who RSL opens up with!

im not sure what acquisitions or losses RSL have but they were awesome last year. they almost eliminated the Galaxy in the playoffs and i believe was without one of their best players. the west is going to be a war this season. Seattle and Portland are serious about winning.

 

[banman360]

You stand behind your cheating racist all you want.. Hating would mean that we are jealous, but why would be jealous of a loser? 10 points behind 4th isn't something to be jealous of. If he can't put the ball in the back of the net then why put up with his bull****?

If you don't think arsene would want him on his roster then I can't help you.

A loser? I guess you don't follow international soccer.

Cheating racist? How does he cheat? Like all the arsenal players rolling around on Saturday? I'm not even going to get into the racist part

The one thing you are actually right about is that 10 points out of 4th isnt something to be jealous of. Its a rebuilding process and this summer will be an exciting one.

But hey at least they have gold to show for their efforts...

 

[n_huffhines]

im not sure what acquisitions or losses RSL have but they were awesome last year. they almost eliminated the Galaxy in the playoffs and i believe was without one of their best players. the west is going to be a war this season. Seattle and Portland are serious about winning.

Andy Williams retired, which is weird because it was his best season in 3 years. He was a nice piece, but RSL will be fine without him. We've got a few young midfielders that can hopefully fill the void.

We are title contenders if we stay healthy. We played most of the year without Javy Morales in 2011, and he's been MVP caliber for the last 2 years.

 

[NochNoch]

 

[DarthVisor]

Ah, nevermind.

 

[TylerD]

If you don't think arsene would want him on his roster then I can't help you.

A loser? I guess you don't follow international soccer.

Cheating racist? How does he cheat? Like all the arsenal players rolling around on Saturday? I'm not even going to get into the racist part

The one thing you are actually right about is that 10 points out of 4th isnt something to be jealous of. Its a rebuilding process and this summer will be an exciting one.

But hey at least they have gold to show for their efforts...

Hmmm rebuilding.... Spending 20+ million on several players and still sitting 10 points behind and arsenal squad that has nobody on their squad that cost that much. Tell me about this rebuilding!

Also, diving in the box and diving everything other chance is considered being a cheat. Everyone jumps out of the way to prevent injury, but he always dives and everyone knows it but you.

I do follow international soccer as well, and I am pretty sure he cheated ghana by stopping a goal with a deliberate handball. Nice point though, you really got me!

Oh, and arsene wouldn't take him on the squad.. You have obviously never paid attention to our transfer policy, but given the money Liverpool has wasted it might be a good idea to get out the notepad.

 

[TylerD]

Guardiola might leave, but I just don't see him at Chelsea. They are just too different from his philosophy.

Agreed. I have always seen him going to italy or maybe jumping over when arsene gets canned or leaves. I would like to see what he could do anywhere else. At this point just about anybody could win managing barca.

 

[orange parmejohn]

have you been to a RSL game?

 

[n_huffhines]

have you been to a RSL game?

Yeah. Lots. I used to go when they played on fake turf at the U of U's football stadium. It was horrible. 15,000 fans in a 40,000 capacity stadium makes for a dull environment, not to mention visiting teams would often rest stars to avoid injury because of the playing surface.

They got the new stadium 3 years ago (the first game was actually a playoff game, which I had box seats for) and the experience is completely different. It's a lot of fun.

 

[stephenk24]

I watched a couple of soccer games the last two weeks. Spurs of course because they are the team my family supports, and they are most local.

Do you guys think Arsenal win overtake them? I don't know much about the remainder of the season but spurs don't look great right now...

 

[DarthVisor]

I watched a couple of soccer games the last two weeks. Spurs of course because they are the team my family supports, and they are most local.

Do you guys think Arsenal win overtake them? I don't know much about the remainder of the season but spurs don't look great right now...

Personally, I don't think so, but that is assuming they take care of business down the stretch. Spurs avoid Arsenal, City, and United in their remaining fixtures. I don't know about Chelsea. Arsenal are capable, but it will take Spurs dropping the ball, which is very possible.

 

[stephenk24]

Personally, I don't think so, but that is assuming they take care of business down the stretch. Spurs avoid Arsenal, City, and United in their remaining fixtures. I don't know about Chelsea. Arsenal are capable, but it will take Spurs dropping the ball, which is very possible.

I hope you are right... I wouldn't be able to take the depression in my family if that happened... ;( why did you choose man u?

 

[DarthVisor]

I hope you are right... I wouldn't be able to take the depression in my family if that happened... ;( why did you choose man u?

A friend got me started following them. I have a soft spot for Spurs because of a friend from London, but United are my squad.

 

[volball625]

Come on Gunners. I do not want Milan in the next round.